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February 12th, 2019 4:42 pm

Genetic testing

TheHuman Genome Projectled to the discovery of thousands of disease genes. Genetic testing can help patients determine disease risk and the likelihood of passing on or inheriting certain disorders.

Learn more aboutgenetic testingand how to use this information in your practice.

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Genetic testing is expected to become a routine part of patient care in the future, but unless this DNA information is protected, the potential grows for discrimination against people based on their genetic information.

Understand more aboutgenetic discrimination.

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Gene patentingis a broad term referring to the patenting of genetic sequences such as DNA and RNA, and to alternative forms of DNA such as cDNA (complementary DNA).

Learn more aboutgene patentingand its impact on patient care.

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Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) genetic tests are marketed and sold directly to consumers, and do not require the assistance of a physician or other health care provider to obtain or interpret.

Learn aboutDTC genetic tests.

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Precision medicine is a tailored approach to health care that accounts for the individual variability in the genes, environment and lifestyle of each person.

Learn more aboutprecision medicineand the President's Precision Medicine Initiative.

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